Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
614 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta incorporates pan-seared chicken breasts seasoned with garlic parsley salt and paprika, cooked until golden. The chicken is set aside while pasta is prepared according to package directions. The sauce begins by sautéing cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic in butter to develop deep savory notes.
Heavy cream is added and gently simmered to create a velvety base that blends with fresh spinach until wilted. The cooked pasta, sliced chicken, and grated Parmesan are folded into the sauce to combine flavors and textures, resulting in a creamy, hearty dish. The sauce coats the pasta thoroughly creating a smooth mouthfeel complemented by the juicy chicken strips and tender greens.
Immediate serving is recommended to enjoy the sauce at its best consistency. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving for balanced flavor. This dish offers a pleasant mix of creamy, tangy, and savory elements.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb pasta rigatoni or penne
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 tbsp garlic parsley salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and diced, in oil
- 3 garlic pressed, cloves
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 3 cups spinach chopped, fresh
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve and set aside one cup of pasta water for later.
- Season chicken on all sides with garlic parsley salt and paprika.
- Preheat a deep skillet with oil. Cook chicken on both sides until golden brown. Remove, slice into strips, and set aside.
- Add butter to the same skillet. Add tomatoes and sun dried tomatoes, let them cook on medium low for a few minutes. Add in garlic and cook for a few more minutes.
- Add in the heavy whipping cream and bring it to a simmer. Add in the spinach and cook until it's wilted.
- Add in the pasta, chicken, and Parmesan. Stir to combine together. Season to taste and serve right away.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 614 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 614kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1194mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 592mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2915IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 237mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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